Obituary

Worcester—James Edward Shea, 80, passed away on January 31, 2008 in The Meadows of Leicester. Mr. Shea was born in Palmer on July 26, 1927 son of James F. and Sophie (Meurisse) Shea of Medway. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Alice Shea. Survived by sister, Margaret M. Swanson, of Medway and brother, William F. Shea of Bellingham. Survived by stepdaughter, Marie Samia of Rochdale, and nieces Pauline Swanson of Medway, Gloria Swanson-Ream of Tucson, AZ, and Kathleen Schram of Pascoag, RI. Mr. Shea retired from Draper Corporation of Hopedale.

Funeral services will be held at Nordgren Memorial Chapel, 300 Lincoln St, at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 4. Burial will follow in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton.